as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
Helen of Troy was supposedly the quintessential beauty of the ancient world
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Recent Examples of quintessential
The sparkling crystal flute features the quintessential tulip shape: a wide bowl and narrow rim.
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
For a quintessential and Instagrammable Venetian experience, visit Caffè Florian, Italy’s oldest coffee house, established in 1720.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
One of the quintessential activities to do during summer in the South is a classic porch hang—or patio hang, or pool hang, or sunroom hang in the blessed air-conditioning.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
But Italian beef, the quintessential Chicago sandwich, remains at the top of the Buona menu — and its expansion plans.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
For a quintessential and Instagrammable Venetian experience, visit Caffè Florian, Italy’s oldest coffee house, established in 1720.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
One of the quintessential activities to do during summer in the South is a classic porch hang—or patio hang, or pool hang, or sunroom hang in the blessed air-conditioning.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
But Italian beef, the quintessential Chicago sandwich, remains at the top of the Buona menu — and its expansion plans.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quintessential
Adjective
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And of course classic strawberry shortcake, strawberry pound cake, and many more fresh dishes.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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The classic business startup model focused on what entrepreneurs wanted to offer to their ideal clients and customers.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Shawn Colvin and Rodney Crowell Two exemplary singer/songwriters known for deeply emotional lyrics join up on June 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Flynn, who is married, also asked for the detective’s underwear, according to the suit, promising her a Commander’s Day — a day off that a supervisor can grant to an underling for exemplary police work, such as a good arrest.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Tyce Peterson was a perfect 4 for 4 with a double and two RBIs.—
Shotgun Spratling,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The Better Sister This adaptation of Alafair Burke’s novel follows two sisters, one who is seemingly living a perfect life (Jessica Biel) and the other who is in recovery and barely scraping by (Elizabeth Banks).—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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“Quintessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessential. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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